District News
ABERFOYLE WALK IN THE PARK
Walks are cancelled until further notice.
PARISH CHURCH
Should anyone require the services of a minister or feel in need of pastoral support please contact Session Clerk Janet Maccallum on 01877 382677”.
ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Holy Communion on Sunday at St Mary’s at 11.15am.
BALFRON ADULT FITNESS
Classes are cancelled until further notice.
IT AND ME
Classes cancelled until further notice.
CHURCH
A warm welcome awaits at Sunday service at 11.15am. These services will take a different format - at present there will be no singing or tea available after the service. All necessary measures have been put in place so that good hygiene and social distancing can be adhered to. You will require to wear a face mask and sanitise your hands on entering the building. A short film has been produced to assist you which is on our website. The Worship Team will continue to produce an online worship available from 7pm on a Sunday. This situation will be regularly reviewed. See www.balfronchurch.org, www.facebook.com/balfroncos and wwwtiny.ccbcos.
BLAIRDRUMMOND BLETHERS
The group will endeavour to keep everyone up to date about other meetings, via the Stirling Observer and on the website at blairdrummondhall.co.uk.
BLANEFIELD DANCERCISE
Classes are cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes for folks and they have been well received. They can be viewed online on Youtube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.
BUCHLYVIE DANCERCISE
Classes are cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes for folks and they have been well received. They can be viewed online on Youtube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.
OTAGO
Classes cancelled until further notice.
CHURCH
Online worship continues at www. buchlyviechurch,org.uk. If you cannot get on line, you can listen to the weekly worship by calling 01360 600460. There are food bank essentials available If you need anything please email Rev Scott Brown at Sjbrown@churchofscotland. org.uk.
SWI NEWS UPDATE
There will be no further meetings of Buchlyvie SWI until permission is given to use the Village Hall safely and with the correct procedures in place. You can follow the group on the web at www. theswi.org.uk or Facebook Buchlyvie SWI.
GOLF SOCIETY
Buchlyvie Golf Society managed to have its first outing of the year on Saturday when 15 members travelled to Helensburgh Golf Club for a much anticipated outing. Playing to three quarter handicaps the winner of The Adrian Pirie Trophy with 31 points was David Mcguffie with Greg Harrower runner up and Graeme Orr in third place. Greg won the prize for ‘Nearest the Pin’, and with no ‘Magic Twos’ being scored the prize money again carries forward to the first outing of next year. The society is grateful to Helensburgh Golf Club’s members and staff for making the day so enjoyable and to Adrian Pirie for donating the prizes. It is hoped that the annual charity day for the Andy Mcallister Trophy will go ahead in October, with further details to follow.
CALLANDER WALK IN THE PARK
Walks are cancelled until further notice.
DROP-IN
Stirling CAB’S advice drop-in service on Wednesdays in Callander Library are cancelled until further notice. Contact Stirling CAB on 01786 451225 for more details.
IT AND ME
Classes cancelled until further notice.
ST ANDREW’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Holy Communion in St Andrew’s at 9.30am on Sunday.
CALLANDER KIRK
Callander Kirk will be open for Sunday worship on September 6 at 11.15am. Following a substantial process undertaken by a team in the congregation, a submission to the Presbytery of Stirling regarding the reopening of Callander Kirk for Sunday worship and funerals has been accepted and Callander Kirk Session has resolved to proceed. There are many rules and regulations attached to this process which are compulsory. It is important to emphasise that coming to church will not be the same as they were before. Firstly, numbers are restricted to a maximum of 50. There will be a one-way system in operation with a separate entrance and exit. Everyone attending will require to give their contact details, gel their hands on entering and leaving, wear a face covering and keep a two metre distance. Stewards will direct people when to enter and leave the building as well as where to sit. Toilets will be unavailable except in emergencies. Unfortunately, no-one will be able to sing or shake hands, and refreshments and water will not be available. Please note, that anyone who is experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms should not attend. Everyone must think carefully as to what is best to do for them. Some may need to consider their health
YOUNG AT HEART
Classes suspended until further notice.
IT AND ME
Classes cancelled until further notice.
DRYMEN WALK IN THE PARK
Classes cancelled until further notice.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION
Club activities have been suspended.
DRYMEN HISTORY SOCIETY
Meetings have been suspended until further notice. Information will be posted in this paper’s District News, and on the society’s website: www.drymen-history. org.uk as soon as it is possible to publish plans for our 2020/21 programme.
SWI NEWS
Due to Covid-19 restrictions and the need for increased cleaning and sanitising regimes required in public multi-use facilities Drymen Village Hall will not be able to reopen until this issue has been resolved. As a result Drymen WI will not be resuming meetings until October at the earliest. Please check the Stirling Observer and emails for further info regarding resumption of meetings.
IT AND ME
Classes cancelled until further notice.
CHURCH
A welcome change beginning on Sunday, September 6, will see the morning service streamed on line from 11.30am at www.drymenchurch.org . It can then be found on the website at any time afterwards. Click on “sermons”. No password is required and access is open to all. Everyone is welcome ! Preparations are underway to begin limited use of the church for regular worship from Sunday, September 13. This will have to take account of all the required Health and Safety measures, including social distancing and face coverings. Hymn singing as a congregation will not be possible and, regrettably, it will be necessary to limit the numbers able to attend each Sunday. However hopefully, having the morning services streamed live will allow those unable to attend and those who may wish to tune in at home still feel part of the worshipping congregation.. Further information about detailed arrangements available on request. If you wish to supply your email address or other contact details, please get in touch with Edith Mckirdy at 01360 660361. The church’s commitment to Start Up Stirling’s Emergency Foodbank continues and September will be collections month as usual. Donations can be made at the
DANCERCISE
Classes are cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes for folks and they have been well received. They can be viewed online on Youtube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.
CHURCH
Currently the buildings are closed but the church is very much still active, Please visit the website: www. gartmorechurch.org.uk. If you cannot get online, you can listen to the weekly worship by calling: 01360 600460. There are food bank essentials available. If you need anything please e-mail: Sjbrown@ churchofscotland.org.uk
KILLEARN DANCERCISE
Classes cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes and they have been well received. They can be viewed online on Youtube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.
OTAGO
Classes are cancelled until further notice.
KILLIN WALK IN THE PARK
Walks cancelled until further notice.
IT AND ME
Classes cancelled until further notice.
KIPPEN GUILD ANNUAL GATHERING
A “virtual” Guild Annual Gathering will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am. The gathering, which will last for just over an hour, will include speakers, music and also the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please have juice or wine and bread ready. The link to the service will be found on the Church of Scotland website. Later it will be available on the Guild Facebook page.
KIPPEN CHURCH ZOOM SERVICE
On Sunday at 10am there will be a Zoom service for Kippen and Norrieston congregations. This service will have as its theme “The Extra Mile” as this will be the annual Guild Week service. If Ellen does not have your email address please contact her to get the link for this service. Rev Ellen Larson Davidson’s message, bible readings and prayers for the members of Kippen and Norrieston Parish Churches can also be read on her email or listened to by phoning 01786 585122. The number has a local area code so calls will be charged within the local